18650 E-Port Controller LED Diagnostics

The new E-port controller will replace all previous models of the E-Port controller, it will fit the exciting wall plate,
and uses the same charger. This is a new, and improved model.

The information below is an aid to diagnosing the signals the two LED's on the 18650 E-Port can display.

1 Is the controller responding to any button presses?

The Controller may be in sleep mode. To “wake” it up, plug a charger directly
into the charging jack on the bottom of the controller. Ensure that the charger
is plugged in and switched on. The CHARGE LED should be lit. Re-test the controller.

2 Does the CHARGE LED flash when a button is pressed?

This indicates that the controller needs charging. A full charge will require
approximately 8 hours.

If the CHARGE LED does not flash when a button is pressed the battery should
have sufficient charge to drive a shutter.

It should be noted that the controller can only be recharge when it is removed from the wall plate, and
plugged DIRECTLY into the CHARGER, then the CHARGE LED will illuminate.
It will not charge in the wall plate unless it is connected to the solar panel.

3 Does the TOP LED flash?

This indicates that the controller is trying to drive a motor. Fit the controller
to a wall plate and drive a motor.

4 Does the TOP LED stay on continuously?

This indicates that the controller is in TEST mode. To exit TEST mode press
following buttons in sequence: UP, DOWN, STOP, STOP (note that STOP needs to be
pressed twice). The LED will go off, and the controller will be in SLEEP mode.
To wake the controller, follow the steps from 1) above. It is easy to recover
from TEST mode; however this fault should be reported to OZRoll.

5 Are the TOP LED and CHARGE LED flashing at the same time?

This indicates that the controller is in ERROR MODE. The controller monitors
the charging circuit and if it detects a problem will enter error mode. The controller
cannot be used in this state and should be removed from any charging source.
A service call will be required to investigate the controller.

The problem in the charging circuit is most probably a short circuit within
the wall plate so this will need to be investigated. Obvious things to check for
are wire whiskers on the motor loom, metal swarf, crushed wiring or metal touching
the terminals of the wall plate.